Margate delivered a determined performance to earn a valuable point in an entertaining goalless draw away to high-flying Faversham Town on Tuesday night. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was able to bolster his injury-hit squad with the same-day signing of experienced defender Ronnie Vint, who slotted straight into the starting XI. The ‘Gate were still without several … Read more
Margate Women endured a tough start to their SECWFL Premier Division campaign with a 5-0 defeat at the hands of a strong Maidstone United side at Hartsdown Park on Sunday afternoon. Manager George Adams made several changes from the previous week’s cup exit at Cray Wanderers, including the return of Nicole Adams and Anna Butova … Read more
By David Hansen Margate picked up their first victory of the league campaign on Saturday as they overcome VCD Athletic 2-1 at Hartsdown Park thanks to goals from Ibrahim Olutade and returning Henry Young. The visitors started brighter, enjoying possession and testing Margate’s defensive shape. However, they failed to create any clear-cut chances. Margate broke … Read more
Margate produced a composed and professional performance to defeat Ramsgate 2–0 in the First Round of the GoCardless Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday evening, setting up a Second Round home tie against Charlton Athletic. In front of a lively crowd of 1,600 at the WW Martin Community Stadium, Manager Ben Greenhalgh opted for a blend … Read more
Margate’s Isuzu FA Trophy journey came to an early end on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 4-2 by Isthmian South Central side Westfield at Woking Park in the First Qualifying Round. Manager Ben Greenhalgh made a key change to the starting XI, recalling Sam Blackman as the ‘Gate looked to build on their Preliminary … Read more
Margate exited the Velocity Cup on Tuesday night following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Sheppey United after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Holm Park. Manager Ben Greenhalgh used the fixture as an opportunity to rotate his squad, handing a start to goalkeeper Reece Hobbs, while Lewis Knight returned to the starting XI and Kieron … Read more
Captain Harry Hudson rescued a valuable point for Margate on Saturday afternoon as they drew 1-1 with an in-form Merstham side at the Hybrid Fitness Stadium in the Isthmian South-East Division. The ‘Gate made several changes ahead of the clash, with striker Tom Derry recalled to the starting XI and new signing Michael Clark making … Read more
Ashford United 3-3 MargateThe Green Box StadiumMonday 25th August, 2025Isthmian South-East Margate needed a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser from Kane Haysman to salvage a point in a breathless 3-3 draw at The Green Box Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. With both sides still searching for their first league win of the season, Manager Ben Greenhalgh made … Read more
Margate slipped to their first defeat of the 2025/26 season on Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to last season’s beaten play-off finalists Sittingbourne at the Staxson Stadium. The ‘Gate travelled without full-back Harrison Hatfull, sidelined with a suspected fractured hand. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was, however, boosted by the return of last season’s top scorer Ibrahim Olutade … Read more
Margate began their 2025/26 campaign on Saturday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against league newcomers Jersey Bulls at Hartsdown Park, played out in warm Kent sunshine. With last season’s top scorer Ibrahim Olutade absent due to personal circumstances, the ‘Gate lined up with Tom Derry leading the attack, supported by TT Walters and player-manager Ben … Read more
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